Abolina Art – Artist portfolio of artworks, illustration and design

ART & DESIGN

Annette Abolins - portfolio of works

Hello :) - I am an artist, illustrator and designer, living and working on the East coast of Australia. On this site you can see examples of my work, spanning across traditional and digital media.

DESIGN

DRAWING

PORTFOLIO

GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGN

Examples of recent design work can be viewed below. More in portfolio.

Recent Artworks

Body of work inspired by ocean dreams. Shown at The Art House, October 2019 during Five Colours Blue exhibition.

painting of a woman falling through a wave past totemlike faces in the ocean - by Annette Abolins

Spiral

painting of a woman sleeping on a humpback whale as she is carried safely through the ocean

Whale Dreaming

painting of a woman with flowing hair and an orca

Tranquil meeting

painting of a woman in the ocean surrounded by blue waves and whales

Rejuvenation

Pen and ink drawing depicting life spinning out of control

Maelstrom

Detailed pen and ink drawing of a woman being carried through the ocean by a humpback whale

Protected

Pen and Ink Drawing of an orca guiding a woman with flowing hair and closed eyes

Seeking Solace

Detailed pen & ink drawing of woman rising up through water with an orca

Returning

COVID-19 Cartoons: Combatting Bunkermode & Balancing Escapism

Cartoon update #3In my last post, our avid news addict took some time out from his all-consuming

… a little about me

Annette Abolins My artworks are centred on the figurative and emotional aspects of life, which I explore through painting and drawing. To me, art is as much about understanding life and the world around me, as it is about telling stories and making connections.

I studied fine arts and ceramics at the National Art School (Australia) and several art colleges in Sweden. After graduating, I worked in potteries, spent weekends at markets and over time built up my studio, while teaching at Newcastle Art School and exhibiting regularly. My love of traditional art forms, along with a desire to learn and explore, has enabled my work to evolve and incorporate digital art and design.

Working as a professional artist continues to shape my direction on the ever-winding path of creating art. Alongside regular exhibitions, I illustrate cards and work on graphic & web design projects. My creative voice is to tell visual stories inspired by life, mythology and people.

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Ink on paper

These pen and ink drawings are inspired by my love of the ever changing ocean and majestically beautiful tall ships, where safe passage is in the hands of the wind, the waves and the deep blue sea.

These pen and ink drawings are inspired by my love of the ocean and ships, no doubt inherited from the many seafaring folk in my family. I am fascinated and drawn to tales of majestically beautiful tall ships and the ever changing oceans, where safe passage is in the hands of the wind, the waves and the deep blue sea.

Crossing

Seeking Refuge

At the Helm

Learning The Ropes

Setting Sail

Fellow Travellers

Aloft

Garnet Hill

Onboard James Craig

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The news section includes work in progress updates, new releases and articles about art & inspiration. You can also read about recent art shows and a little artist background ... or reach out on the contact page, where I am always happy to hear from you!